1P101 - ******************** Prepare payment items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 101

• Message text: ******************** Prepare payment items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P101 - ******************** Prepare payment items ?

  The SAP error message 1P101, which states "Prepare payment items," typically occurs during the payment processing phase in SAP, particularly when using the payment program (transaction code F110). This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration or data setup in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The payment method may not be defined for the vendor or customer in the master data.
  Incomplete Payment Proposal: The payment proposal may not have been generated correctly or is incomplete.
  Insufficient Funds: There may not be enough funds in the bank account to cover the payment.
  Incorrect Payment Parameters: The parameters set in the payment program may not be correct, leading to issues in processing.
  Blocked Invoices: The invoices that are supposed to be paid may be blocked for payment due to various reasons (e.g., payment blocks in the vendor master).
  Missing Bank Details: The bank details for the vendor or customer may not be maintained correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Method: Ensure that the payment method is correctly defined in the vendor or customer master data.
  Review Payment Proposal: Go to the payment proposal and check if it has been generated correctly. You can do this using transaction code F110 and reviewing the proposal log.
  Verify Funds Availability: Check the bank account to ensure that there are sufficient funds available for the payment.
  Adjust Payment Parameters: Review the payment program parameters to ensure they are set correctly for the intended payment run.
  Unblock Invoices: If invoices are blocked, investigate the reasons for the block and take necessary actions to unblock them.
  Maintain Bank Details: Ensure that the bank details for the vendor or customer are correctly maintained in the master data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  F111: Manual Payment Transactions
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the payment program.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the payment program to understand the configuration and setup requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.